Rent in San Telmo
Buenos Aires. 1,202 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-09-14.
Median all-in monthly
$1,080
Active listings
1,202
Neighborhood tier
B
Top listings by total cost
Top-ranked apartments in San Telmo for different lifestyles, compared across 1,202 listings
Budget, 1 year
$545
long-term lease available
Couple, 6 months
$1,855
dedicated workspace
Family of 5, 1 year
$3,031
dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools, in-unit washer
Executive, 6 months
$992
pool
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Ranked by a per-listing model of daily life: commute, rent, amenities, lifestyle fit. The score is total opportunity cost. Results vary by household, income, stay length, and priorities.
Monthly prices by source
All-in monthly cost (rent + expensas + utilities + fees), San Telmo
p25-p75 range
Median
Studio
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
$216/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (18%).
Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay
Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in San Telmo
Rent
Base rent
$592/mo
Building fees
$100/mo
Estimated utilities
$76/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$33/mo
Broker fee
$36/mo
Total all-in
$836/mo
Based on 286 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in San Telmo, Airbnb vs furnished direct
Breakeven at 1.3 months. Move-in costs $290. Then save $216/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 1,202 listings. All-in monthly. Trimmed 10th-80th percentile. Min 5 per group. Shaded area = interquartile range. Tick = median.
Methodology
Neighborhood profile
Average walking times and environment, San Telmo
Walk to subte
10.4 min
Walk to major park
13.7 min
Walk to supermarket
3.5 min
Walk to gym
4.3 min
Units ≤10 min from subte
46%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability
Percentage of 1,202 listings in San Telmo with each feature
Inventory
1,202 apartments in San Telmo by bedroom count
Universities nearby
Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in San Telmo.
Find your optimal apartment in San Telmo
Each listing ranked by a model of daily life: commute, noise, amenities, lifestyle fit. The score is total opportunity cost.
Search San Telmo apartmentsFAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in San Telmo?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in San Telmo is $1,080/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 1,202 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in San Telmo?
The median 1BR Airbnb in San Telmo costs $1,185/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $969/month, a $216/month price gap. However, Airbnb listings tend to be in better micro-locations and include utilities and platform protection. The best option depends on your stay length, household, and priorities.
What are the hidden costs of renting in San Telmo?
Beyond base rent ($592/mo): expensas ($100/mo), estimated utilities ($76/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $836/mo.
What amenities are common in San Telmo apartments?
AC: 78%, washer: 37%, elevator: 49%, balcony: 58%, pool: 30%, gym: 29%.
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Buildings in San Telmo
Streets in San Telmo
Avenida Juan de Garay
Avenida San Juan
Perú
Humberto I
Defensa
Chacabuco
Cochabamba
Azopardo
Avenida Independencia
Chile
Avenida Paseo Colón
Carlos Calvo
Estados Unidos
Bolívar
Balcarce
Piedras
Avenida Caseros
Avenida Ingeniero Huergo
Avenida Brasil
Doctor Enrique Finochietto
Brasil
Doctor José M. Giuffra
Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo
Avenida Martín García
San Lorenzo